Blue Water Slushy = My Slurpee = My CRAVING

There is nothing like a gas station slushy!  I have been pulling into a gas station about once a week to get a Blue Water Slushy (I don't know if these are blue water drinks or if the gas station is called Blue Water, but that is what the cup says).  I grew up on going to Kmart and getting an Icee for being good, so I am no stranger to these awesome, turn your whole mouth red, brain-freezing drinks.

I seem to have a craving for these lately.  I really crave sweets and cold items.  Drinking ice water during the day gets me through work, but on the ride home, I "need" a slushy!  It feels like a treat since I have cut out soda (except when going out to dinner), and since we really don't have a working ice maker at our house (another story).

On Friday, we were at a friend's house.  On our way to get in the car, I told Nick to take me by Sonic to get a slushy.  When we turned on the car, it was 10:30, so I thought it was ok (not really) to just go on home.  When we got home, I drank some sweet tea.  I guess that hit the spot (not really), but I still "needed" a slushy.  Well, the story doesn't continue to tell you that we jumped back in the car to hit up the local gas station.  We just went to bed.
However, I thought about wanting a slushy all weekend long, and then yesterday (when I was by myself) I wheeled into the gas station at the corner of Folly and Hwy 17 to get a SLUSHY!  Let me tell you, I didn't just get the small; I opted for the EXTRA LARGE!
The very nice cashier and I are two more stops away from being on a first name basis.  The first time I went there, I filled the cup up way too much causing a huge mess on the machine (I cleaned it up...). The second trip, she had a difficult lottery customer a head of me, and she used me as a vent source.  Then this time, I thought I cleaned up my mess, but my cup was a mess when I sat it on the counter.  She kindly wiped it all up for me (I felt like a two year old) and told me that if I got this on my clothes, it wasn't coming out!  Next time, we are going to trade phone numbers and ask about due dates (She's a Mrs. Pregnant too).

So, I tell you all of this to let you know that the cravings are silly and make you feel crazy.  I think this drink has a ridiculous  amount of sugar in it.  I'm going to ask Dr. Villers if I can sub a Slurpee for my 28 week glucose test instead of drinking that yucky (I hear) orange drink! 

I know this is a while a way, but I've marked my calendar for this already! 
July 11th - Get a FREE Slurpee at 7 Eleven on Slurpee Day 2010

Attention All Mrs. Pregnants in the Lowcountry

Tomorrow (3/23/10) is FREE Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's!  All Charelston locations are participating (Market Street downtown and Isle of Palms).  No coupon or purchase needed to get this great offer, so take your cute pregnant self down to Ben & Jerry's tomorrow for Free Cone Day!

This offer goes along great with the stereotypical cravings of a pregnant lady, Pickles and Ice Cream!

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Pregger Pickles

When I saw Zaxby's advertising these, I wondered if these were made for us, pregnant ladies.  Personally, I love Zaxby's, but will not be trying these.  The thought of these make me feel ill, but according to the stereotypical craving of pickles and ice cream, I am sure there are some out there rushing to the nearest Zaxby's drive thru (through...grammar).

According to About.com, 68% of women experience cravings at some point in their pregnancy.  Personally, I haven't craved anything that I didn't want before (candy, chocolate, anything sugar, etc).  Before knowing I was pregnant, I would certainly restrict myself from giving into these cravings (the fear of getting fat), but I must say, I have given into some of those cravings lately!

More so than craving things, I have certainly found that there are some foods I used to LOVE, but now I don't want to be around.  One of those is pasta sauces.  The thought of lasagna, spaghetti or any red sauces make me cringe!  Pasta dishes are a staple in our home, but my husband has been eating those on his own lately.  I even don't like to sit near him when he is eating it. (weird!)

Meat, at times, I have the same feeling.  I was never a huge meat eater before, but now, I have a strong aversion towards it.

What are/were your cravings or food aversions?

And for those who know me from Soirées & Shenanigans, you know I wouldn't end this post without a coupon!  Here is a link to sign up to receive a FREE meal from Zaxby's.  I have done this, and it works!